| Source: Technology Review |
by maximum3d on Sun Nov 03 2002 |
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Holograms in Motion
This kind of interactive science is on the way, and it will be made possible by a new generation of 3-D video displays. The technology enlists the power of holograms-or reasonable facsimiles thereof-to dish up startlingly realistic images that appear to pop out of the screen. Imagine the 3-D scenes produced by the venerable View-Master toy cranked up to "11" on the reality dial. But the new 3-D video images won't require special viewing devices. Users won't have to don the headgear or eyewear that tends to be
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| Source: Microsoft |
by maximum3d on Sat Nov 02 2002 |
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DirectX 8.1b update, DirectPlay 8.2
This download contains DirectX 8.1b (direct link) plus some DirectPlay fixes related to performance and connectivity issues exhibited with some online multiplayer game titles. This release of DirectX is not recommended for general installation. You should only consider installing this release if you have an online gaming problem that has been identified as being fixed with DirectX 8.2.
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| Source: Microsoft |
by maximum3d on Sat Nov 02 2002 |
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SQL Server 2000 Hotfix
Microsoft has released a new hotfix for SQL Server 2000 - it handles leak with Shared Memory Network Library.
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| Source: Microsoft |
by maximum3d on Sat Nov 02 2002 |
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Update for Outlook Express 6.0 SP1
This update contains fixes and enhancements to Outlook Express 6.0 SP1 as well as eliminates all previously addressed security vulnerabilities affecting Outlook Express 6.0 SP1.
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| Source: Turbolinux |
by maximum3d on Sat Nov 02 2002 |
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Turbolinux 8 Server (free)
A "promo" edition of Turbolinux 8 Server can now be had for free, after registration. The registration page is in Japanese only, but it's a simple matter to fill in your name (middle row) and email address (bottom row) and agreeing to the license by clicking on the long button on the bottom left. The next page will give you a login name and password to access the ISO image
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| Source: Microsoft |
by maximum3d on Sat Nov 02 2002 |
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Cumulative Patch for Internet Information Service
This patch is a cumulative patch that includes the functionality of all security patches released for IIS 4.0 since Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6a, and all security patches released to date for IIS 5.0 and 5.1. A complete listing of the patches superseded by this patch is provided below, in the section titled "Additional information about this patch". Before applying the patch, system administrators should take note of the caveats discussed in the same section.
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| Source: PC Magazine |
by maximum3d on Sat Nov 02 2002 |
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DVD Creation Guide
Interested in making DVDs? But afraid to ask? PC Mag has assembled a guide on just about everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.
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| Source: ZDNet |
by maximum3d on Sat Nov 02 2002 |
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Windows VPN software allows attacks
A buffer overflow in the implementation of Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) in the two operating systems allows attackers to cause any Windows 2000 or Windows XP servers to crash. Microsoft also warned of a bug in Windows 2000 that could allow an attacker to sabotage the system via a Trojan horse.
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| Source: ZDNet |
by maximum3d on Sat Nov 02 2002 |
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Start-up looks to beat LCD image
The San Francisco-based company has developed a new reflective screen technology using a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device that the company calls "Interferometric Modulator," or "iMoD." The device could boost screen brightness to three times that of market-leading liquid-crystal displays (LCDs), while consuming less power in portable devices, according to the company.
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| Source: www.overclockers.com |
by crossbow on Fri Nov 01 2002 |
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Hyperthreading...Mini-Me?
Ed and the gang move some more PR smoke outta of the way and give a simple explanation of Intel's Hyperthreading.
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